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Fascinating Science Channel DVDs, Blu-Rays and books tackle a range of topics. From storm chasing to myth busting and space travel to surviving the wild, there is something for everyone. A Science Channel Blu-Ray DVD or book makes the perfect gift for the science-minded individual in your life!

In the edition of How It's Made Auto DVD, gas up for a hot rod of a documentary on all things automotive. Get an inside look at how auto parts start off as raw materials and end up as essential pieces of the machine it finally becomes. An exciting How It's Made DVD will thrill anyone who… [ read more ]

Explaining how the universe works is a task of galactic proportions, but this 2-disc set takes it on. Delivering almost six hours of scientific exploration, the collection covers planets, weather, energy, magnetism, orbits, comets, and other elements that make up this space that we call… [ read more ]

In a Dinosaurs Collection DVD, paleontologist Jack Horner is unearthing mysteries faster than ever. Two discs with over five hours of dinosaur entertainment from the finding of a new T-Rex to the Dino Lab, where scientists recreate a real-life dinosaur to study, are sure to please any dino… [ read more ]

In a Dinosaurs Extreme Survivors DVD, revisit the age of dinosaurs, where 120 million years of evolution made some species survive for over 100 years, while others, had almost no chance of making it to adulthood. Amazing revelations in science reveal the anatomical secrets that made them… [ read more ]

The Essential Dinosaur Pack DVD is a must-have for anyone who’s into the prehistoric giants. Whether you want to find out more about fossils, the life of dinosaurs or the world in which they roamed, you’ve come to the right address. The two dinosaur DVDs from the essential pack include six… [ read more ]

Journey back millions of years in time for a glimpse into the mysterious world of dinosaurs. Almost three hours of amazing animation brings these astounding beasts to life in this all-new collection. Through the use of modern technology, you ll witness these ancient giants roaming the earth… [ read more ]

Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking is an epic new kind of cosmology series, a Planet Earth of the heavens. It takes the world’s most famous scientific mind and sets it free, powered by the limitless possibilities of computer animation. In three spellbinding hours, the renowned Stephen… [ read more ]

Explore the edges of space and time with Morgan Freeman as your guide in Through The Wormhole. Ten thought-provoking episodes comprise Season Three. You will hold in your hand answers to some of the world's greatest mysteries. Until you travel Through The Wormhole, you will never know what… [ read more ]

Experience life under the sea in Aquarius, an 81-ton steel inner space station. The aquanauts mission onboard this underwater habitat and research lab focuses on coral reef dynamics and the effect of global warming. Descend with them to their new home beneath the waves, experience life… [ read more ]

Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Featuring a new Introduction by Sagan’s… [ read more ]

This calendar is based on COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey, a 13-part series on Fox Television and the National Geographic Channel and hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. In this version of the 12 x 12 wall calendar, each monthly spread of COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey miniwall… [ read more ]

The Cosmos: Carl Sagan DVD set remains as fresh as in 1980, when it first aired. The 13-hour series explores some of man's greatest questions, including how simple microbes evolve into the space travelers. The cosmos videos grab viewers with a riveting look at science and religion from the… [ read more ]

COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this thrilling, 13-part adventure will transport you across the universe of space and time, bringing to life… [ read more ]

COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, this thrilling, 13-part adventure will transport you across the universe of space and time, bringing to life… [ read more ]

In the Cracking The Ocean Code DVD, join scientist Dr. J. Craig Venter as looks for genetic secrets, which could help solve the earth's most urgent climate and energy challenges. Venter scours the oceans from the Galapagos Islands to Nova Scotia to map every microscopic organism's DNA.… [ read more ]

The Creating Synthetic Life DVD offers a behind-the-scene look at the one of the leading scientists in the field of synthetic genomes. Dr. Craig Venter discusses his work, and its implications on the world. The Science Channel DVD features more than an hour of fascinating discussion of one… [ read more ]

In the inaugural episode of Curiosity, Stephen Hawking unfolds his personal, compelling vision of the biggest question of all: Who or what created the universe in which we live? The groundbreaking series Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (2010) combined cutting-edge computer graphics… [ read more ]

They’re the matters unthinkable, things only whispered, facts tucked into files stamped Top Secret. One by one, Dark Matters unravels horrifying mysteries from all over the world, presenting the twisted but true facts behind each event. The secrets behind historical events are revealed and… [ read more ]

Get ready to become a dinosaur expert! Dinopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Dinosaur is the ultimate visual guide to the incredible Age of Dinosaurs, a period of time millions of years ago when these amazing creatures lived on Earth. Packed with over 400 photographs and fascinating… [ read more ]

Uncover the deadliest of Dinosaurs in this action-packed book and poster pack. You’ll come across astounding dinosaur facts and fascinating details of archaeological digs. Inside you’ll learn: why the biggest dinosaurs had the smallest mouths; who faked a dinosaur discovery? Exactly how big… [ read more ]

The Essential Space Collection DVD features six episodes of thrills through outer space. Land on the explosive fireball Io, travel to the frigid Triton, and follow Burt Rutan as he builds a personal space vehicle. The space videos takes viewers of all ages on a journey of outer world… [ read more ]

A fascinating How The Universe Works DVD, will give you a front-row seat to the inner workings of our world. See how stars were engineered, how deadly black holes can be and get the scoop on the Big Bang Theory. Also in a Universe DVD, watch as scientists discuss all that is alien, extreme… [ read more ]

The Human Body Pushing The Limits DVD set holds four episodes of the groundbreaking medical and science series that astounded millions. Utilizing the most up-to-the-minute information and cutting-edge CGI special effects, the show takes us inside our own bodies to explore a different system… [ read more ]

Watch the Dinosaurs Alive IMAX 3D Blu Ray and take a fantastic breathtaking trip across deserts, dunes and buttes where exciting new discoveries have been made about dinosaurs. The IMAX adventure travels through time where you will see dinosaurs come alive. The dinosaurs Blu Ray disc… [ read more ]

Watch the Dinosaurs Alive IMAX Blu Ray to take a fantastic breathtaking trip across deserts, dunes and buttes where exciting new discoveries have been made about dinosaurs. The IMAX adventure travels through time where you will see dinosaurs come alive. The dinosaurs Blu Ray disc brings… [ read more ]

DISCOVERY EXCLUSIVE! Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking , the world's most famous living scientist explores the greatest mysteries of the cosmos. In three landmark installments he reveals the wonders of the universe as never seen before. These Universe DVDs are definitive, [ read more ]

Dinosaurs come to life in the wonderful Kids Meet series, with its appealing die-cut elements that pop off the edges of every page. Filled with terrific information and extraordinary illustrations, it feeds kids’ imaginations and transports them to a time eons ago when these fascinating… [ read more ]

The Large Dangerous Rocket Ships DVD appeals to anyone who remembers the child-like joy of building rockets. And they don’t come bigger, wilder or crazier than those at the 29th annual LDRS in California. The LDRS video features the rockets and personalities that make the event great… [ read more ]

The Moon Machines DVD set examines the machines that put the first men on the moon. Viewers get an insider’s look at the pioneering engineers and manufacturers who turned science fiction into reality. The Moon Machines videos examine the Apollo Command Module, the development of a shuttle… [ read more ]

There's a truly amazing world of nature going on right outside our doors; we just have to go and look. The same epic cinematography utilized on the fascinating "Planet Earth" television series is put to work in this global documentary. Camera crews fanned out to regions from the Arctic to… [ read more ]

The Oddities Season 1 DVD delves into the weird and wild world of artifacts. Follow proprietors of Manhattan’s Obscura Antiques and Oddities as a seller hawks a mummified cat, and a buyer searches for straitjackets. The Oddities videos appeal to those fascinated by unusual objects, the… [ read more ]

The companion book to the upcoming Discovery Channel television series, Planet Dinosaur is an introduction to the latest and most exciting dinosaur discoveries. The last decade has been particularly fruitful in the study of dinosaurs, with more new species found than were discovered in… [ read more ]

Since the Earth's creation 4.5 billion years ago, the planet has been struck by a series of catastrophes - each pushing life to the edge of extinction. Again and again, dinosaurs found themselves victims of these catastrophes, but from each disaster came new life. While a dominant species… [ read more ]

Presents a fun look at the biggest and toughest monsters of the ancient world. We will find the biggest claws and jaws of the land, sea and air to see how their built-in weapons made these creatures the strangest and fiercest creatures of their time. [ read more ]

For 25 years, Pumpkin Chunkin has hit the skies. It's the sport in which backyard engineers turn pumpkins into projectiles. This DVD features Pumpkin Chunkin World Championships from 2008, 2009 and 2010. Get ready for some astonishing and amazing chunks. [ read more ]

The Punkin' Chunkin' 2009 DVD features the hilarity of backyard engineers seeking fame as Punkin' Chunkin' World Champion. Follow competitors as they head to Delaware with their homebuilt catapults for three-days of pumpkin launching. The Punkin Chunkin videos are must-owns for fans of… [ read more ]

Before creating the monumental Planet Earth, producer Alastair Fothergill and his team from the BBC put together one of the most breathtaking explorations of the world's oceans ever assembled, The Blue Planet: Seas of Life. The winner of two Emmy Awards (Outstanding Cinematography-… [ read more ]

Science has never been so easy - or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teach Tom Robinson shows you how to expand… [ read more ]

The hardcover The Way We Work book won a spot on the New York Time bestseller list for its fascinating study of the body. Illustrious illustrator David Macaulay studied anatomy to give readers a look inside themselves. The anatomy book answers questions we all have about our bodies,… [ read more ]

Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence – the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. This series brings together the brightest minds and best ideas from the very edges of science – ASTROPHYSICS, ASTROBIOLOGY, QUANTUM… [ read more ]

Ep. 1) Is There Life After Death?: Everyone from the most simple-minded to the deepest thinking has pondered a question that strikes at the core of our existence: Is there life after death? What happens to the soul after we die? People who have had near-death experiences claim to have… [ read more ]

The vastness of our universe lends itself to an equally vast number of mysteries, both within our everyday world and far beyond. This fourth season of Through the Wormhole continues to gather the greatest scientific minds in an attempt to answer some of the most fascinating questions of our… [ read more ]

The Time Warp Season 1 Blue Ray Disc Set uses advanced filming to open up a whole new world. Jeff Lieberman and Matt Kearney film chainsaw juggling, gunshots, and a Taser gun shooting a body in order to show you the fascinating action up close. The Time Warp Blu Ray DVD makes the invisible… [ read more ]

Throughout the Valley of the T Rex DVD, you follow Jack Horner as he uncovers the ferocious tyrannosaurus. Horner has discovered a dinosaur that is more than 68 million years old, more than 3 million years older than any other ever found. The Valley of the T Rex DVD takes you on site to… [ read more ]

In Wonders of Life: Exploring the Most Extraordinary Force in the Universe, the definitive companion to the Discovery Science Channel series, Professor Brian Cox takes us on an incredible journey to discover the most complex, diverse, and unique force in the universe: life itself. Through… [ read more ]